Safety

Essential Question: How do safety practices impact our lives and working environment? I will: Identify unsafe practices and be able to avoid them. Demonstrate safety at the barn, greenhouse, and classroom. Seed Questions:

Write three observations you make from the video. What did the man in the video lack???

Types of Farm Accidents 2 million youth under the age of 20 are exposed to farm related safety hazzards. Most farm accidents occur to people 25 and under and 65 and older. Why?

General Animal Rules Do not work with animal for which you have not received permission. Work in teams or groups. If you open a gate, close it. Never leave animal unattended. Always remain calm around them. Be gentle when handling them. Wear closed toed shoes.

General Animal Safety Never take animals out of their area. If an animal becomes aggressive, let me know. Always wash your hands with soap and water after handling animals.

Cattle Safety Rules Know the type and temperament of cattle you are working with. Make sure all pens, chutes, gates, etc. are working properly. Always remain alert around bulls. Watch for warning signs of aggression – stomping snorting, and lowering the head.

Cattle Safety Rules If an animal has horns, watch out. Respect the flight zone of the animal. Make sure a cow is not in position to hurt you when you work with her calf. Be cautious around cattle and feed. Always have cattle tied or in a chute when working them.

What is the flight zone? What is the point of balance? How can these be used to move and handle animals?

Horse Safety Rules Learn the personality and habits of the horse you are working with. Remain calm. Do not yell or scare the horse. Be sure the horse can see you at all times. If you approach a horse from its blind spot it may spook. Walk to the horses side when leading it. Never wrap a lead rope around you

Horse Safety Always use a quick release knot.

Horse Safety Rules Always stand to the side when brushing the tail.

Horse Safety When walking behind a horse – go out of kicking range or place your hand on them to let them know you are there. When picking up a horses hooves- rub your hand down their leg and then lift.

Swine Safety Never separate swine who are fighting without using a cutting board. When restraining swine always use a snout snare.

Ovine Safety Do not run after sheep. They will come Baaack While handling sheep do not stand over them. They have potential to jump up.

Emergencies involving fire Notify teacher Keep everyone calm Set off the fire alarm Clear the area Only use the fire extinguisher if it seems logical

Using a fire extinguisher

An unplanned event that may or may not result in an injury ACCIDENT An unplanned event that may or may not result in an injury

Procedures Involving Accidents Call or send for help Call for emergency if needed Do not move the victim unnecessarily Try to awake victim by talking Treat for shock – Keep victim lying down and elevate feet 8-10” if there are no signs of back injuries or fractures

Con’t If the victim is bleeding, stop the bleeding by wrapping or pressing clean gauze or cloths directly on the wound Do not move the victim if he or she has broken bones.

PPE Personal Protective Equipment Examples: Glasses Closed toe shoes Helmets gloves

Safety Glasses You must wear safety goggles or glasses when: Using chemicals Using a Weedeater Mowing Using a hammer When exposed to the immediate vicinity where milling, sawing, sharpening, grinding, cutting, sanding, or chipping of any material is taking place

Clean Up Safety Put all tools away at the end of the class period. Do not horseplay. Do not work with tools for which you have not received instruction. Use each tool for its specific function. Wipe up spilled liquid at once.

Clean Up Safety Get help in handling long or heavy pieces of material. Report all injuries to the teacher, no matter how slight. Keep hair away from moving parts. Be alert to help others spot safety hazards and improper procedures. Be careful in handling and storing materials